Fruean takes the bus every morning from the LeewardCoast. Peters and tackles Tala Esera and Dane Uperesa drive in from the NorthShore.

And all of them could exit with the winningest season in the program's history.

"This senior class has been kind of special," head coach June Jones said. "They've taken real leadership off the field and on the field."

The most special might be team manager Marissa Bonilla, who is completing her fifth season.

"She's been great," Jones said. "She has been very reliable and accountable. She does what she's supposed to do. She's going to be a great teacher one day in the school system. And she's a good snapper."

Indeed, as one of her many roles, Bonilla snaps the football to the quarterbacks during three of the passing drills.

"She has probably hundreds of snaps a day," quarterback Colt Brennan said. "She's unbelievable with the football. She can throw the ball like 30 yards, tight spirals. She's got great hands. The receivers throw the balls in, and she catches them with one hand, then turns around and snaps it to us. I'm impressed with how well she does her job."

She also helps set up the equipment, times the drills and, on game days, braids the players' hair.

Bonilla lettered in volleyball, basketball and softball at Kaua'i High. She learned of the manager's job through former athletic director Hugh Yoshida.

"I told my mom that's the only reason that I would stay in Hawai'i, if I could work in sports," Bonilla recalled.

Bonilla, who will graduate when she completes her student teaching, said she treasures her time with the program.

"I'm going to miss all of the coaches," she said. "They're like second fathers to me. They've been nothing but nice to me for five years."

Best UH football memory: "The friendships I've made. I can't say enough about the people I'm around every day. I'll remember some of the games, but I'll remember all of the friendships. They're such loving people. I'm blessed to be in a place like this."

Best UH football memory: "When I got my scholarship (in January). I was happy. My son was out here at the time. I was real happy I could get a scholarship for him."

KURT MILNE

Position: Punter.

Hometown: Roswell, Ga.

High school: Centennial.

Graduation day: May 2007 (economy).

Fun fact: His great-grandfather, A.A. Milne, wrote "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner."

Best UH football memory: "The Alabama game (in 2002) was my first big win since I've been here. It was against a big-conference team. That was the best memory. That game, the Purdue game, the Houston game. They're all up there."

CHAD MOCK

Position: Wideout.

Hometown: Honolulu.

Schools: McKinley High, AvilaCollege.

Graduation day: May 2007 (sociology).

Fun fact: He collects football cards.

Best UH football memory: "This season. This whole season."

KENNY PATTON

Position: Cornerback.

Hometown: Honolulu.

High schools: Punahou/St. Francis (Altadena, Calif.).

Graduation day: Dec. 17 (English).

Fun fact: Patton and former UH volleyball player Victoria Prince are proud parents of Champ, a chihuahua.

Best UH football memory: "Playing wise, it was the Nevada game, because that was a great win. Watching wise, it was definitely the Purdue game. It was unbelievable. I would have given anything to get even one snap in that game. It was crazy. It was a great game."

Best UH football memory: "This whole season. The camaraderie, and the heart we have. I've never felt more like a team. In high school, I felt like a team. In college, it felt more like a business. But this year, just being healthy and playing with these guys, it's a great thing."

Best UH football memory: "It would have to be this season, probably the last game against Purdue. Just the way we were down. Past teams might be out of it. But this team came together on offense. We weren't even worried. We said, 'We're going to score, convert the two-point conversion, and the defense will get us back the ball, and we'll score again.' The fact we can do that, like the great teams in the country. It's just a great feeling for me, especially in my senior year, to be part of a special group like this."

CHRIS WILLIAMS

Position: Linebacker.

Hometown: Honolulu.

Schools: McKinley High, FresnoCityCollege.

Graduation day: May (psychology).

Fun fact: "I can sing."

Best UH football memory: "It has yet to come. After we win our next two games, then the whole season will be a great memory."